Minnesota Timberwolves Bounce Back & Defeat The Cavaliers (104-91)

The Minnesota Timberwolves’s are coming back into this game tonight against the Cavaliers knowing that they will have Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid back in the lineup. The Cavaliers are still without Donovan Mitchell, the All-Star, but in his absence, Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland have stepped up big time. They had to be big time again tonight To leave Minnesota with the victory.

This was one of those games where it was back-and-forth from the beginning, but the Minnesota Timberwolves were able to pull apart from the Cavaliers. Anthony Edwards had a very regular stat line tonight as he didn’t have to go super Ant-man tonight against the Cavaliers with his teammates help. Anthony Edwards finished with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists on the night. Mike Conley was the leading score for the Minnesota Timberwolves as he had 21 points and 6 assists. Kali was able to do everything that Coach Finch needed and more as he was able to get to the rim hit the jumper and he was able to defend as he was able to block George Niangs shot tonight too. Mike Conley was playing inspired tonight and it showed from the beginning of the game to the end.

Naz Reid at a huge game tonight as well and it was his towel night in the arena. Naz Reid finished with 18 points, three rebounds and three assists on the evening, and was able to make the best of every opportunity that was given to him. The Cleveland Cavaliers stayed off Naz and he made them pay for it tonight with his three point shooting. When I was Rita’s playing like this, the Minnesota Timberwolves, a hard to beat, and it’s tough Especially when Anthony Edwards isn’t the leading scorer. Jordan McLaughlin came in and gave an instant spark as he would end up going 4/4 from the 3 point line.

Minnesota Timberwolves got a big boost defensively as Rudy Gobert was able to set the tone inside the paint against Jarrett Allen. When Rudy Gobert is there, it is a sight to see defensively as he opens things up for the Minnesota team instantly. They will try to continue this defensive attack. They have going against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.

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